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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.15, 760.58 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.15, 760.58 and 302.48 is: 417.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.15 : 760.58 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.15/760.58 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.15x = 760.58 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.15x = 230,057.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,057.19/551.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.42

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